Recently some new 'cattle grids' have been installed in St Ives on the pretence that they are drains to prevent flooding. The grids are slippery metal.

They have appeared in 8 or 9 locations and more are still being installed. We have pointed out to the county Council that they are an obstruction to use of the road by horse. The are dangerous and impossible to traverse. Many horse riders do ride these roads in the town to get to the beach or to get from their fields to out of town.

Riders are having to use the pavements which is a danger to pedestrians. Car drivers then speed past and do not let you rejoin the carriageway.

We have met with the CC District Surveyor and he acknowledges the problem and that something must be done. However this has given him and the contractors a big problem. They had just worried about whether they would be safe for motor bikes. These grids are a new concept apparently imported from Europe.

Local residents are not pleased either because of the noise rumble and rattle that vehicles make on going over them.

We will keep you informed on solutions proposed.